AMELIA HARTWICK

Amelia Hartwick, age 83, of West Nyack, NY, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in 1929 in Manhattan, she was predeceased by her parents, Sadie and Joe Respol.

A lifelong and proud New Yorker and an avid Yankees fan, Mimi is survived by her loving sister, Mary Imperato of Pomona; her devoted children: Joe, of Los Angeles, CA, Ray, of Metuchen, NJ and Barbara Levine, of Highland Mills, NY, and their father, Raymond Hartwick. She was also a devoted aunt to her niece, Michele and nephew, Thomas Imperato. A doting grandmother and lifelong inspiration to her eight grandchildren: Joseph, Lisa Hartwick-Miller, Elizabeth Ravaioli, Kristen, Jennifer, Ali Levine Jacaruso, Daniel Levine and Justin Levine. Her love and affection also extended to her great nephew and niece: Michael and Alexandra Imperato. Her extended family of cousins and friends were an integral part of her life.

A true joy to her family and friends, Mimi brought her passion for life to all those she touched. She became an RN in 1970 and worked with Dr. Marvin Osofsky in New City for 20 years helping others. They became constant companions and shared a wonderful life together during these years and their retirement.

Her passion for life and endearing spirit was a bright light in everyone's lives that she touched. Dodo, as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren, became the center of their lives, with her big smile, red hair, and endless energy in following their lives wherever it took her around the country.

Family will receive visitors on Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A celebration of her life will be followed with a Mass at St. Anthony's in Nanuet on Wednesday, at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at Ferncliff Mausoleum, Hartsdale, NY.

The family wishes to thank all those who helped care for her during her long battle.